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Breast Cancer diagnosis, Komen resignation, HIV/AIDS awareness
Studies show the older a woman is when she is diagnosed with a certain type of breast cancer the more likely it is to be fatal, The fallout continues from the Susan G. Komen's Foundation fiasco with Planned Parenthood, Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff met a woman who lives with the disease everyday Video
Heart Health Month, Abused children, Plan B Vending Machine
Candy hearts aren't the only ones you should be thinking about during the month of February, because it is actually National Heart Health Month, Researchers say the thousands of children who end up in the hospital because of child abuse are just the "tip of the iceberg.", The majority of colleges have vending machines that make it quick and easy for students to grab a snack or drink on the way to class Video
Komen, Planned Parenthood, Senior STDs, Orange Juice fungicide
After days of negative feedback, the Susan G. Komen foundation will continue giving grants to Planned Parenthood, Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among older people, The FDA says it has found traces of an illegal fungicide in some u-s orange juice samples Video
E-Prescriptions, Sugar taxes
Well we've changed books to e-books, and snail mail to e-mail, One publications says sugar should be taxed alongside alcohol and tobacco because it is a health danger Video
Birth Control recall, HPV vaccine for boys, Massage inflammation
Pfizer is voluntarily recalling about a million packets of birth control pills - because they may not contain enough contraceptive to prevent pregnancy, The nation's largest doctor group is recommending all eleven and twelve-year-old boys receive the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine, Are you dealing with constant inflammation problems
Health Care reform, Keeping pounds off, Counting calories
Americans are slowly starting to embrace some key components of the controversial health care reform act signed into law by President Barack Obama nearly two years ago, Losing weight can be hard work, If you're trying to lose weight, it doesn't matter if you go low-carb, low-fat or high protein as long as you reduce your calorie intake. Video

Women's Health Guide

Birth Control
While a variety of effective birth control methods exist today, only abstinence can be guaranteed 100 percent effective and reversible, with no side effects.
Breast Health
According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Between birth and age 90, a woman has about a one in nine chance of developing the disease.
Childbirth
Expectant couples often attend childbirth education classes as a means of preparing for labor and delivery. The purpose of these classes is to give accurate information about childbirth and teach relaxation, muscular control, and breathing techniques.
Neo-natal ICU
Having access to an intensive care unit for newborns is especially important for mothers experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, or when problems are known to be present in the fetus.
Pregnancy
Before your baby is born, you may want to take a class to learn how to feed and bathe your baby, as well as how to change diapers. After your baby is born, there are things you can do to help your child develop emotionally and to feel more comfortable.
Preventive Health Care
Not only is a healthy diet vital for proper growth and function, but scientists now know that it can affect your chance of developing many diseases.
Reproductive Health
Osteoporosis is the gradual loss of calcium stored in the bone, resulting in bone and spine degeneration. The condition affects about half of postmenopausal women.
Routine Health Care
Because it's vital to correct any health problems in their earliest stage, you should see your doctor for routine checkups on a regular basis.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Get the facts about sexually transmitted diseases and protect yourself.
Women's Cancer Concerns
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstrual periods. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. In primary amenorrhea, menstruation has never occurred at all. Learn about this and many other women's health concerns in this section.
Women's Health Concerns
Many symptoms associated with menopause are due to naturally declining levels of estrogen; therefore, the most common treatment is hormone replacement therapy, or HRT.
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